JAGGAER Executive Track Chicago

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Unlock Your Procurement Game and Achieve Extraordinary Results

It's FREE to Attend. Register Now. 

Join us at JAGGAER's Regional User Conference and discover how to transform your organization through strategic sourcing and procurement. Learn from industry experts and solution specialists, network with peers, and gain actionable insights to:

  • Drive significant cost savings: Optimize your procurement processes and identify new opportunities for cost reduction.
     
  • Enhance supplier relationships: Build stronger partnerships with suppliers to improve performance and reduce risk. 
     
  • Improve operational efficiency: Streamline your procurement workflows and increase productivity.

Elevate your procurement game and achieve extraordinary results – Register Now.
👉 Virtual Session opens Wednesday, October 23rd at 9:00am CDT.

 

Join Us at Swissôtel Chicago! Enjoy "Forever" Views of the Chicago Skyline, Navy Pier, & Lake Michigan

Join us at JAGGAER's Regional User Group for procurement professionals in the heart of downtown Chicago! 

Swissôtel Chicago, where the river meets the lake, located just steps away from The Magnificent Mile and the Art Institute of Chicago. The all-glass triangular hotel offers fabulous wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Michigan Avenue. Also enjoy The Palm Restaurant, The Lobby Lounge, and 42nd Floor Penthouse Health Club and Pool.

Swissôtel Chicago recommends flying in/out of the Chicago O'Hare (ORD) airport if traveling in by vehicle (approx. 45-min drive).  If traveling in by train, Midway (MDW) has the better rail connection (approx. 50-min ride).

Why Attend?

Network with peers and gain an edge with the latest trends in Procurement

 

Learn
from experts

Network 
with your peers

Ask
the hard questions

 

    

Expand
your abilities as a
procurement professional

 

Uncover
more ways to save
time and energy

 

Grow
your ability to get the most
out of JAGGAER ONE

Agenda

Hear from peers, subject matter experts, and procurement leaders about the latest trends, insights, and innovations in Procurement

Tuesday, October 22nd


6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Élevé Ballroom (42nd Floor)

Evening Welcome Reception & Registration

Wednesday, October 23rd


8:00 - 9:00 AM
Alpine

Registration & Breakfast + "Ask the Experts" Tables


9:00 - 9:30 AM
Lucerne II, III

Kickoff – Welcome to the Regional User Group

JAGGAER's Dawn Andre, CPO
and Matt Boge, Principal Product Manager

Join us for an energizing welcome session to kick off our User Group event. We'll cover essential logistical details to ensure you have a seamless experience. Then, get ready to be inspired as we share our company's evolving direction and vision – you’ll hear firsthand from our leadership team about the strategic roadmap and plans that lie ahead.


9:30 - 10:30 AM
Lucerne II, III

P2P Roadmap and Innovation

JAGGAER's Product Leadership Team: Alastair McMullan and Eric Fawcett

10:30 - 11:00 AM
Alpine

Break & Networking + "Ask the Experts" Tables

Sponsored by Groves & Company

Ask the Experts:
Got questions or looking for personalized insights? Visit our Ask the Experts area during the breaks! Each table will feature a JAGGAER expert focused on specific topics, ready to engage in open discussions, share valuable tips, and answer your questions. This is your opportunity to dive into key topics and get expert advice tailored to your needs. Join us and make the most of your event experience!


11:00 - 11:30 AM
Lucerne II, III

Customer Story: Rethink Your Roadblocks

University of Dayton's Heather Juhascik, DIrector, Business Analysis and Runway (JAGGAER) System Administrator
& JAGGAER's Alexandra Lafaurie, VP Product Management

Dive into our first customer story and discover how the University of Dayton is transforming their experience with JAGGAER! From empowering users to optimizing processes and beyond, you won't want to miss this inspiring journey!


11:30 - 12:00 PM
Lucerne II, III

JAGGAER Customer Success & Support

JAGGAER's Jake Edmark, VP Global Customer Care & Yaara Shvardon, Manager Customer Success

In this session, we're inviting you to listen in to what we're doing to make your customer experience better every day. This includes highlights from Customer Success, JAGGAER University, and our world-class Global Customer Care team.


12:00 - 12:30 PM
Lucerne II, III

Fireside Chat with JAGGAER Customers

Northwest Missouri State University's Beth Russo, Risk Manager/Insurance Specialist/Contract System Administrator
Kaylin LaMaster, Executive Assistant for VP Finance & Administration/Finance & Contract System Specialist 
& JAGGAER's Yaara Shvardon, Manager Customer Success

This fireside chat-style session features a customer sharing their success with JAGGAER, highlighting how JAGGAER ONE has impacted their business growth and their employee development. 


12:30 - 1:30 PM
Alpine

Lunch & Networking + "Ask the Experts" Tables

Sponsored by Huron Consulting Group

Ask the Experts:
Got questions or looking for personalized insights? Visit our Ask the Experts area during the breaks! Each table will feature a JAGGAER expert focused on specific topics, ready to engage in open discussions, share valuable tips, and answer your questions. This is your opportunity to dive into key topics and get expert advice tailored to your needs. Join us and make the most of your event experience!


1:30 - 2:15 PM
Lucerne II, III

Customer Story: JAGGAER Contracts

Texas Christian University's Matthew Wallis, Director Contracts and Counsel
Justin Botros, Assistant Director Financial Buiness Systems
& JAGGAER's Matthew Boge, Principal Product Manager

Unlock the full potential of JAGGAER Contracts from a customer who boasts a 90-Second Contract! Learn from Texas Christian University and JAGGAER's own Matt Boge as they share their secrets to success and the future. This session will empower you to maximize efficiency, streamline workflows, and achieve extraordinary results.


2:15 - 3:00 PM
Lucerne II, III

2025 RUG Roadmap: Upstream and Cross-Cutting

JAGGAER's Product Management Leaders:
Alexandra Lafaurie, John Steedman, Madhavi Sarabu, and Matt Boge

3:00 - 3:30 PM
Lucerne II, III

Bringing It All Together: Wrap Up Your JAGGAER Regional User Group Event

JAGGAER's Chuck Ballaro, SVP Customer Success

Conclude your JAGGAER User Group experience on a high note with our wrap-up session. We’ll recap the day’s most impactful insights, share actionable takeaways, and provide a clear path forward. Leave feeling inspired and equipped to implement the tactics and strategies you learned about to get the most from JAGGAER One.

 

Meet Our Customer Speakers

Knowledge, Expertise and Peer Insights from Fellow Customers

 

Heather Juhascik
Director, Business Analysis and
Lead JAGGAER
System Administrator
@University of Dayton

Justin Botros
Assistant Director,
Financial Business Systems
@Texas Christian University

Beth Russo
Risk Manager/Insurance Specialist
/Contract System Administrator
@Northwest Missouri
State University

Matthew Wallis
Director, Contract
Administration
@Texas Christian University

Kaylin LaMaster
Executive Assistant to the
Vice President of Finance
@Northwest Missouri
State University

 

 

Sponsored by

Huron - Sponsor
 
Groves - Sponsor

Location & Directions

Swissotel Chicago

Address: 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Executive Track has reserved hotel rooms for event attendees at discounted rate of $309 per night (plus applicable taxes). To book your discounted hotel room please click here.

Deadline to book your room with special room rate ( CLOSED ): Friday, October 4th, 2024

Distance to Airport:

  • 20 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) / Average 40-1:15-min drive depending on traffic
  • 12 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) / Average 25-50-min depending on traffic

Parking:

Self-parking is available for $65 per night and valet is available for $84 per night.